| It was a beautiful morning as we left Thame to cross
to the opposite side of the Bhote Kosi for the initial
part of our return down the valley. This was a more
remote path than the one we had used the previous day
and required a little more concentration on where we
were putting our feet, especially when we made the
interesting descent to cross the river. A gradually
ascending path took us to Thamo to rejoin the path we
had used the previous day. Making our way on towards
Namche Bazar we turned off the path to climb up past the
airstrip at Shyangboche. This seemed to be a long ascent
and we were pleased to have a break near the airport
before continuing on to Khumjung where we stayed at the
Ama Dablam View Lodge. After a late lunch at the tea
house we visited the Hillary School. Unfortunately the
staff were on strike that day so we just saw the
headteacher and a few children. The children were
revising for some exams the next day but were happy to
practise their English.
From my bedroom window
The dish is used to heat the water in the large pan in its centre
The group assembles beside the tea house . . .
and we soon meet one of the local residents . . .
who shows no interest in us
Looking down the valley . . .
before we begin our descent, letting more locals pass us
The heli pad serves the small hydro electric station
Back across the river
Possibly Himalayan Thar . . .
but they don't have much to eat
Rose investigates what the locals are doing with the potatoes they had stored in
the ground
A snow plume on Everest
Check out the horns!
One of our Boys takes a rest (he really doesn't look the 19 years he claims to
be)
Heading into Khumjung
Ama Dablam rises above Khumjung, the long ridges on each side like the arms of a
mother protecting her child. The summit is 22,349 feet
After settling into our tea house, The Ama Dablam View Lodge . . .
we headed across to the Hillary School . . .
a Secondary School for local children and those from nearby villages . . .
though it is quite deserted today
A tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary
The Nepalese flag
Buildings have been sponsored by various groups
The original building
Some boys have gathered to do some revision - or to practise their English with
us
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